Venues and Events:
Reducing Waste

Activities at venue and events can generate a significant amount of waste in
a short period of time. Results released in 2006 of a
study of 25 different venues and events in California indicated that
on average 2.44 pounds of waste is generated per visitor, per day. Addressing
this issue Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 2176 (Montanez, Chapter 879,
Statutes of 2004) into law targeting mandatory planning for reduction of waste
generated at venues and events.
The law requires the largest venue facilities and events (as defined) in
each city and county to plan for solid waste reduction and upon request, report
information regarding their waste reduction efforts to their local jurisdiction.

Cities and counties in California and State-owned or operated facilities also
have waste reduction mandates that they must fulfill and maintain. Thus, they
are increasingly looking to find ways to assist in reducing waste at the venues
and events held at their facilities or located within their boundaries.

Local Jurisdictions.
Tools to aid local jurisdictions in their efforts to assist venues and
events divert waste from landfills and the venues and events waste
diversion program data needed to fulfill the reporting requirements of
the law.

Case Studies.
Learn what was successful and what was not. Review information about
waste generated and programs implemented at actual venues and events.